1946 - 2012
Larry Noel Whitson Sr. Funeral service for Larry Noel Whitson, Sr., 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. He died November 24, 2012 at his home.
Larry was born on March 12, 1946 in Mountain Grove, Missouri the son of Velmer and Eula (Riley) Whitson.
He served in the US Navy during Viet Nam. Larry retired in 2005 as a supervisor for the City of Lawrence Street Department. He was a past Commander of the VFW Post #852 and All State Commander VFW from 1984-1985.
He married Darla Montgomery on July 13, 1967 in Morro Bay, California. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include daughter, Amy Weinaug and husband, Robert, Lawrence; son, Larry Whitson, Jr., Lawrence; Sister, Roma Wisdom, Eudora; brother, Loyd Whitson, Lawrence; 2 grandchildren, Alexis Guinn and Baylee Whitson.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the VFW Post #852 Scholarship Fund or Douglas County Visiting Nurses Assoc and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Guestbook Entries
Date: Nov 27, 2012
Name: Larry Dalrymple/ Chris
Entry: At this time of sorrow our thoughts are with you.
Date: Nov 26, 2012
Name: Charles and Connie Ridgway
Entry: Dear Darla and family! Sorry to hear about Larry!I havn't seen him or you for a while! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! God bless you!
Date: Nov 26, 2012
Name: Charles and Connie Ridgway
Entry: Dear Darla and family! Sorry to hear about Larry!I havn't seen him or you for a while! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! God bless you!
Date: Nov 25, 2012
Name: Becky Wolfe
Entry: Dear Darla and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Larry, and I pray for God to give you all strength in your time of grief. At least Larry is no longer suffering and you have wonderful memories of him.
Date: Nov 25, 2012
Name: Wayne & Carol Waisner
Entry: we were so sorry to hear of your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family
Date: Nov 25, 2012
Name: Cathy Nagel/Whitson
Entry: Aunt Darla, Amy, and "Little Larry",
I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Larry's passing. When my dad Kenneth died, Uncle Larry was such a comfort. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. My you thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Cathy
Date: Nov 25, 2012
Name: Darla Bailey
Entry: Words can not express how much Uncle Larry will be missed. He was a man of few words but expressed his love with just a smile. My heart is sad for losing him but knowing that he is no longer in pain helps to ease this. God bless aunt Darla, Larry,and Amy, may God wrap his arms around you all and help you through your grief. Love you all.
Date: Nov 25, 2012
Name: MIKE HADL
Entry: Dear Darla and Family,my thoughts and prayers our with you all at this sad time...Mike Hadl
Date: Nov 25, 2012
Name: Judy Percival
Entry: So sorry to hear of your loss. Words can not express the feelings of sympathy I have for your family.
